Watch : How sniffer dog ‘Anju’ discovers ICE concealed in vehicle
Kalutara South Police, aided by a sniffer dog ‘Anju’, have seized 9 grams and 200 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) hidden in a luxury vehicle. The discovery was made this morning following a tip-off about a suspicious vehicle parked on…
Thai woman gets suspended prison sentence for walking topless in Sri Lanka
A Thai national woman was handed a five-year suspended prison sentence by the Pottuvil Magistrate’s Court after pleading guilty to charges of indecent behaviour and causing public disturbance in Arugam Bay. The 26-year-old woman was arrested after a photo circulated…
Vraie launches ‘Reading Day’ at Sirinivasa for Council-run preschools
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has launched a new reading initiative at Sirinivasa, the official mayor’s residence, reviving its historic link to the city’s literary heritage. Sirinivasa hosted its first “Reading Day” session this week, welcoming children from all 12…
Craft Exhibition by Prison inmates kicks off in Battaramulla
The “Sirasara Shilpa 2025” national craft and trade exhibition, featuring creations by inmates from across Sri Lanka’s prisons, was officially inaugurated at Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla. The exhibition aims to elevate the creative skills of incarcerated individuals to a national…
$15M MoU signed to set up accredited biotech lab
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between STEMedical of the USA and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) to establish a laboratory with internationally recognised accreditation. The MoU for this $15 million investment project, conducted under the…
Top countries Sri Lankans are rushing to for Jobs in 2025
A total of 144,379 Sri Lankan workers left overseas for employment between January and June 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). Of them, 88,684 were male workers, reflecting a notable increase in male labour migration…
Female waiters : Sri Lanka removes night time restrictions
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend existing regulations under the Shop and Office Employees (Regulation of Employment and Remuneration) Act No. 19 of 1954, expanding permitted work hours for women in the hospitality industry. Currently, female…
Beruwala UC : SJB suspends 06 members for supporting NPP
The membership of six members from the opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, has been suspended. According to SJB General Secretary, Ranjith Madduma Bandara, this action was taken due to their support for the National People’s Power in establishing control…
CSE records yet another all-time high
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded yet another all-time high today (15), closing at 18,946.27 points. The ASPI, which crossed the 19,000 mark during morning trade, closed at 18,946.27 points, after gaining by…
SJB forms Seethawakapura Urban Council
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Seethawakapura Urban Council. SJB candidate Sunil Jayarathne was elected Mayor of the Seethawakapura Urban Council in the election held during the inaugural session of the local council today. The…